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Performing Arts Dept. Spring Musicals Announced

The Performing Arts Department is pleased to announce its 2011 Spring Musical season. Led by performing arts faculty, the theater program will uphold Ranney’s mission to provide co-curricular theatrical opportunities for students who commit their time and talents to presenting full-length theater productions for the school and local community.

This year’s season supports cross-curricular learning by highlighting the literature of Ranney’s language arts program. Family life, ethical behavior, and following one’s own heart are reflected in the stories of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats. Drama students from all divisions will bring these stories to life in musical form this spring season with productions of Little Women and Captain Louie, Jr.

The first play in Ranney’s 2011 Spring Musical series, Little Women, which premiered on Broadway in 2005 and won several Tony and Drama Desk Awards, will star a talented cast of Middle and Upper School students. The play's March 24th opening night has been designated a "Middle School Night at the Theater" that will also include a Middle School Arts Extravaganza at 5:30 p.m. in Panther Hall Gallery. In addition, March 25th has been named a "Lower School Family Night at the Theater," with limited seating set aside for Lower School students and their families.  

While music by Jason Howland (conductor of Les Miserables and Jekyll & Hyde) delivers a lush, romantic full-score of soaring melodies that support Alcott’s dramatic novel, and Victorian costuming combined with elaborate sets round out the production and bring the class-American tale to life, the show is sure to be a treat for all.


The Performing Arts Department Proudly Presents:
Little Women
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott

March 24, 25 & 26 at 7:00 p.m.
RSPA Panther Hall
Tickets: $10.00 at the door

Artistic Director: John Doyle
Musical Director: Tess Nielsen
Conductor: Kevin Cotter
Stage Manager: Margaret Morton


CAST
     
Jo March:
Laurie Lawrence:
      Evelyn Giovine
      Brandon Flynn
Meg March:
      Hannah Simpson 
Young Amy March:
      Evan Schultz
Old Amy March:
      Lauren Waters
Beth March:
      Christa Dalmazio
Marmee March:
      Lauren Resnikoff
Mr. Laurence:
      Renzo Severino
Mr. Brook:
      Noah Goldstein
Professor Bhaer:
      Benjamin Puvalowski 
Aunt March:
      Jood Ani 
Mrs. Kirk:
      Sarah Bartosh
Clarissa:
      Tessa Payer
Rodrigo:
      Alexandra DeMarco
Rodrigo II:
      Katie Gill
Witch 1:
      Helly Kharkover
Witch 2:
Witch 3:
      Elinor Haney
      Molly O'Neill
Braxton:
      George Timmins
Troll 1:
      Leah Chaise
Warrior Princess:
      Morgan Lennon
Monk: 
      Taylor Zenner
Ensemble:
      Jamie Shamilian
Ensemble:
      Julianna Poupard
Ensemble:
      Shruthi Vaidyaselvan
      
   

CREATIVE TEAM
Sound Design:
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Stage Crew:
Stage Crew:
Costume Mistress:
Lighting Technician:
Eric Chiang
Matthew Callahan
Adam Nickel
Anike Oladeji
Shawna Singh
Melissa Kowalski
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